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Risk-based interventions prevent Rs 1,400 Crore in telecom frauds; Jyotira
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister of Communications and Development of the Northeastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, informed the Parliament that risk-based interventions and the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) prevented potential financial frauds amounting to over Rs 1,400 crore.
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Chakshu facility of Sanchar Saathi enables citizens to report suspected fr
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has enabled citizens to report suspected fraud communications through the Chakshu facility under its Sanchar Saathi initiative, the government informed Parliament on Thursday.
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Delhi court grants bail to telecom official in SIM sale scam, rejects CBI'
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Holding that further incarceration would serve no useful purpose as all material evidence is already in the custody of the investigating agency, a Delhi court has granted bail to Binu Vidhyadharan, an area sales manager of a telecom company, in a SIM sale scam case being probed by the Cen
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CBI arrests area sales manager of telecom service provider who procured 21
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
In December 2025, the CBI uncovered and disrupted an organised phishing network operating in the NCR/Chandigarh region that provided bulk SMS services to cybercriminals, including foreign actors targeting Indian citizens. The accused procured approximately 21,000 SIM cards in violation of
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Cyber alert: Scammers reroute calls and alerts
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Be alert, as a routine phone call or an innocent delivery update could quietly hand over control of your most sensitive digital information to a fraudster.
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"No, Govt wants to do no snooping": BJP's Sambit Patra addresses concerns
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Patra explained that Sanchar Saathi allows users to report suspicious calls, fraudulent activities, and malicious links, empowering them to protect themselves. The app utilises IMEI tracking to combat phone duplication and aid in recovering stolen devices.
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"Sanchar Saathi app voluntary, activation not mandatory; opposition unnece
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday asserted that activation of Sanchar Saathi app on mobile handsets is not mandatory and it is fully up to the consumers to use it or delete it like any other app.
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New telecom cybersecurity rules in force, DoT clarifies enforcement status
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has said that the amendments to the Telecommunication Cyber Security (TCS) Rules, 2024, formally notified on October 22, 2025, are fully in force and enforceable.
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Government's anti-fraud initiative shows remarkable success, 97% reduction
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia announced significant achievements in the government's fight against telecom fraud, revealing that the Sanchar Saathi portal has been utilised by 15.5 crore citizens nationwide, marking a major milestone in digital security initiatives.
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India achieved unthinkable in telecom, says TDP leader Pemmasani Chandra S
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
TDP leader and Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said the BRICS Communication Ministers' meeting was successful. He highlighted India's telecom progress, including 95% connectivity, high-quality fibre to villages, and over 80% 5G coverage, sharing India's best practices and telecom fra
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J-K: Vendor chargesheeted for issuing SIM card used by terrorist
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Police Station CIK has filed a chargesheet against Mudasir Ahmad Sheikh of Kulgam for fraudulently issuing a SIM card used by a terrorist, revealing a broader network aiding terror groups through telecom fraud.
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TRAI leads joint committee of regulators to strengthen measures against sp
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Attendees included members of the JCoR from IRDAI, PFRDA, RBI, SEBI, MoCA, MeitY, and TRAI, with representatives from DoT and MHA participating as special guests. The JCoR functions as a collaborative platform to assess regulatory implications in the digital era and work together on regulato
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